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Oxfam bookshop canterbury (cambridge language teaching library) paperback - 28 marby jane arnold a very good unread copy see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Research on language evolution has burgeoned over the last three decadesits five parts are devoted to insights from comparative animal behaviour; the biology of language evolution; the prehistory of language; the development of a linguistic species; and language creation, transmission, and changeinterdisciplinary activity has produced fundamental advances in the understanding of language evolution and in the evolution of human andanimal communication more generallyoxfam bookshop preston in the oxford handbook of language evolution, sixty leading scholars present critical accounts of every aspect of the fieldthe oxford handbook of language evolution will be valued by everyone interested in one of the most productive and fascinating fields in natural and cognitive scienceit highlights the links between different lines of research, shows what has been achieved, and considers promising directions for the futuresee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis book presents a wide-ranging summation of work in all the disciplines involved
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Oxfam bookshop lower petergate the intertext series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary english language studiesthis accessible textbook in the routledge intertext series offers students hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on language and technologyworking with texts: a core introduction to language analysis (third edition, ) is the foundation text which is complemented by a range of 'satellite' titlesaimed at a-level and beginning undergraduate students, language and technology: explores the history of new communication tools such as texting; facebook and online forums examines the public discourses about these new tools incorporates real texts such as adverts, newspaper articles and chat room data includes a comprehensive glossary of termsthese provide students with hands-on practical experience of textual analysis through special topics, and can be used individually or in conjunction with working with textswritten in a clear, user-friendly style, it combines practical activities with texts, accompanied by commentaries and suggestions for further studysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam bookshop preston this is the third edition of chomsky's outstanding collection of essays on language and mind, first published inchapters 1-6 present chomsky's early work on the nature and acquisition of language as a genetically endowed, biological system (universal grammar), through the rules and principles of which we acquire an internalized knowledge (i-language)the final chapter revisits the key issues, reviewing the 'biolinguistic' approach that has guided chomsky's work from its origins to the present day, and raising some novel and exciting challenges for the study of language and mindsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis edition complements them with an additional chapter and a new preface, bringing chomsky's influential approach into the twenty-first centuryover the past fifty years, this framework has sparked an explosion of inquiry into a wide range of languages, and has yielded some major theoretical questionsthe first six chapters, originally published in the s, made a groundbreaking contribution to linguistic theory
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A leading commentator and popular writer on language issues, david crystal asks the fundamental question, 'why is language death so important?', reviews the reasons for the current crisis, and investigates what is being done to reduce its impactcanto classic editionin very good conditionoxfam bookshop chipping norton paperback, , cambridge university presssee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe rapid endangerment and death of many minority languages across the world is a matter of widespread concern, not only among linguists and anthropologists but among all concerned with issues of cultural identity in an increasingly globalized culturethis book contains not only intelligent argument, but moving descriptions of the decline and demise of particular languages, and practical advice for anyone interested in pursuing the subject furtherby some counts, only 600 of the or so languages in the world are 'safe' from the threat of extinction
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Oxfam bookshop wallingford like his other papers on technique, freud's essay "on beginning the treatment" had an enduring influence on psychoanalysts for generations to come, providing them with a solid and worldwide-accepted conceptual basis on how to initiate psychoanalytic treatmentssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreafter a century of clinical experience and theoretical research, are all of freud's rules and advice still valid today? the authors have asked ten eminent analysts to comment upon this seminal paper of freud's, each of them focusing on one of the fundamental issues originally propounded by the "father of psychoanalysis"the result is an overall and careful view on the actuality of the technical bases of analysis, in what can be considered a good introduction to contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice
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Though the band still wears its jesus & mary chain influence on its leather sleeves, take them on, on your own reveals a refined sound that hints at other musical forebearsblack rebel motorcycle club: peter hayes, robert turner (vocals, guitar, bass); nick jago (drums, percussion)
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Once the item is posted, i have no influence on the delivery time of the different postal companies in europe and the rest of the worldalternatively, you can log on to your national extension site and enter your tracking numbersmall signs of wear on one emerald, nothing seriousare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithank you please take a good look at the pictures that are part of the descriptioncarefully packed and sent by postif you are not present at the time of the delivery do not forget to contact the nearest post officecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableif you think you will be away you will have to pick up your parcel at your post office showing your identity cardi remind you that you can track the delivery of your parcel using catawiki's status deliveryif you don't pick up your parcel, it will be returned to us, which will mean an additional cost for you! don't worry, in general the parcels always get delivered to their destination read moreour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storebrooch from the late 19th century, in solid silver tester with the proper acid, set with emeralds and topazes with metal foil which add a pink tint, fine pearls, and small rhinestonesa tracking number is sent to the buyeryour presence is therefore requiredi won't have any more information than you do, or else you offer me a small weekend and i'll give it to you in personweight: g dimensions: 40 x 35 mm approximately please note: while i try to be as accurate as possible, the dimensions are not exact to the millimetre, which is why i used the word approximatelyit is sent by registered post, delivered against signatureplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteif you have any questions regarding delivery time, please contact your local post office and if necessary, be patient
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The original textbook on 'evidence-based medicine', originally published in , archie cochrane's classic text has had a profound influence on the practice of medicine and on the evaluation of medical interventionsoccasional pencil marks in marginoxfam bookshop thame the rock carling fellowshipink inscription, previous owner, on title pagesee oxfam website for delivery information read morehe was the first to set out clearly the vital importance of randomised controlled trials (rcts) in assessing the effectiveness of treatments, and his work led to the setting-up of the cochrane collaboration, now a world-wide endeavour dedicated to tracking down, evaluating and synthesising rcts in all areas of medicine
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Brochure describing the japanese influence on the merdeka movement and the collaboration of iranti-sukarno brochure, in which an attempt is made to expose the japanese political influence on the 'collaborators hatta, sukarno, margono, sutardjovehement anti-indonesian brochure, in which an attempt is made to expose the japanese political influence on the indonesia revolution and armament of the 'banditsillustrated paper cover - stapled - 76 pages in malay + 61 pages in japanese language - some illustrations - inside cover image warships1: the aftermath of the japanese occupationare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiattempt to prove that the struggle for independence for indonesia is manipulated by the japanese military authorities, still present, although captured, in indonesia shortly after the japanese surrendertakato - publisher: poesat keboedajaan, djakarta, )paper covers - stapled - pages - some text illustrationsjapanese propaganda book for occupied indonesia - titel: dari sekolah kemédan perang (from school to warfields) - author: lieutenant a2: the holy war made in japan4: a japanese dalang (shadowplayer) in javaslamet - published in bataviaand to prove that the japanese have indoctrinated young indonesians in order to fight the dutch 'colonialists'with the japanese militaryour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeplus: four brochures about japanese machiations in the dutch indies during ww2 (complete set) - author mcondition: cover a bit worn, staples a bit rusty, traces of usecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablecondition: light folds in booklets, some spots, name on covers3: japanese souls in indonesian bodiesplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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Oxfam bookshop shaftesbury what were the beginnings of the english language? why has american culture spread so successfully and will it continue to do so even as the countries power apparently wanes? why are the west indies no longer any good at cricket? what difference did slavery make to the way we speak english today?packed with nuggets of information about language, culture, history and power, robert mccrum traces the way that the english language as twisted and turned in response to the way the world has changed, and how, even as the british empire is long dead, the language extends its influence further and further in a globalised world see oxfam website for delivery information read morepages all in clean crisp conditioncloth cover in good condition with some signs of wear to the spine edgesauthors signature to the title pagebook condition: dust jacket in good condition with some signs of being read to the edges
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Some of these 'landmarks' are individuals or groups of people who have exerted influence over the language: charlemagne, luther, the early modern grammarians and lexicographersthe essays, a number of which were originally delivered as lectures in the university of cambridge and all of which are by specialists in the field, combine to provide a history of the german language in its social contextoxfam books & music beeston peter lang, , paperback very good condition the contributions to this volume explore eleven key developments in the external history of the german language, that is, the combination of social, political and cultural circumstances which influenced the language and its speakersan overarching theme is the role of deliberate intervention in the development of german, whether it took the form of education, prescriptivism, purism or political manipulationothers are studies of particular periods, places or groups which have not found their place in more narrative accounts: standardisation in the nineteenth century, the role of low german, the state of german at the stunde null insee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Will be clean, not soiled or stainedbinding: paperback language: english
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Millions have learned with living languagedevelop practical language skills to speak in any situationthe living language method build a foundation start speaking german immediately using essential words and phrasesretain what you've learned special recall exercises move your new language from short-term to long-term memoryat the core of complete german is the living language method, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experiencecom/languagelab *access to downloadable audio also available with purchaseto learn more visit livinglanguage* 3 books: 46 lessons, additional review exercises, culture notes, an extensive glossary, and a grammar summary-plus a bonus notebook * 9 audio cds*: vocabulary, dialogues, audio exercises, and more-listen while using the books or use for review on the go * free online learning: flashcards, games, and interactive quizzes for each lesson at wwwachieve your goals don't just mimic or memoriseprogress with confidence build on each lesson as you advance to full sentences, then actual conversationsnow it's your turnsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop wimbledon broadway complete german is a unique multimedia program that takes you beginner to advanced level in one convenient packageour method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just recite memorised words or scripts
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Constructing a language offers a compellingly argued, psychologically sound new vision for the study of language acquisitionall theories of language acquisition assume these fundamental skills of intention-reading and pattern-findingoxfam bookshop preston in this groundbreaking book, michael tomasello presents a comprehensive usage-based theory of language acquisitiontomasello argues that the essence of language is its symbolic dimension, which rests on the uniquely human ability to comprehend intentiongrammar emerges as the speakers of a language create linguistic constructions out of recurring sequences of symbols; children pick up these patterns in the buzz of words they hear around themdrawing together a vast body of empirical research in cognitive science, linguistics, and developmental psychology, tomasello demonstrates that we don't need a self-contained "language instinct" to explain how children learn languagefor all its empirical weaknesses, chomskian generative grammar has ruled the linguistic world for forty yearssee oxfam website for delivery information read moretheir linguistic ability is interwoven with other cognitive abilitiesbut these extra processes, tomasello argues, are completely unnecessary-important to save a theory but not to explain the phenomenonsome formal linguistic theories posit a second set of acquisition processes to connect somehow with an innate universal grammar
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The structures of language are shown to be purely cultural creationssince chomsky revolutionized the study of language in the s, it has increasingly come to be accepted that language and other knowledge structures are hard-wired in our genesoxfam bookshop preston when it was first published in , geoffrey sampson's educating eve was described as the definitive response to steven pinker's the language instinct and noam chomsky's nativismwith a new chapter entitled 'how people really speak' which uses corpus data to analyse how language is used in spontaneous english conversation, responses to critics, extensive revisions throughout, and a new preface by paul postal of new york university, this new edition will be an essential purchase for students, academics, and general readers interested in the debate about the 'language instinct'according to this view, human beings are born with a rich structure of cognition already in placebut people do not realize how thin the evidence for that idea isthe 'language instinct' debate examines the various arguments for instinctive knowledge, and finds that each one rests on false premisses or embodies logical fallaciessee oxfam website for delivery information read morein this revised and expanded new edition, sampson revisits his original arguments in the light of fresh evidence that has emerged since the original publication
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language presents the bold and controversial idea that language is not an innate component of the brain, as has been famously argued by chomsky and pinkerfusing adventure, anthropology, linguistics and psychology, and drawing on everett's pioneering research with the amazonian pirahãs, language argues that language is embedded within - and is inseparable from - its specific cultureoxfam shop colne road like other tools, language was invented, can be reinvented or lost, and shows significant variation across culturesit's as essential to survival as fire - and, like fire, is found in all human societiesrather, it's a cultural tool which varies much more across different societies than the innateness view suggestssee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis book is like a fire that will generate much light
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Oxfam shop mold generalisations about language and culture are at best amusing and meaningless, but is thereanythingsensible left to be said about the relation between language, culture and thought? *does language reflect the culture of a society? *is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? *can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? inthrough the language glass, acclaimed author guy deutscher will convince you that, contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreon an odyssey that takes us from homer to darwin, from scientists to savages, from the corridors of yale to the rivers of the amazon, from how to name the rainbow to why russian water - a 'she' - become a 'he' once you have dipped a tea bag into her,this book explores some of the most fascinating and controversial questions about language, culture and the human mind
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He asks whether the language is actually changing as fast as we suppose, and, if so, whyoxfam bookshop cheltenham is the english language in decline? many people seem to think so--but philip howard isn't one of themhoward here examines the language in its various branches and categories, such as grammar and pronunciation, spelling and punctuation, dialect and slangand where we can't help it, he says, we should lie back and enjoy its immense richness, which is unrivaled by any other languagehis is not the panglossian attitude that all is neccessarily for the best in the best of all possible languages, but he does feel that change is necessary--and healthy--in any living languagethe literary editor of the times of london, howard takes a robust, commonsensical view of the changes that are happening in englishrather than have us wring our hands, philip howard entreats us, with his customary with and erudition, to use our tongues in concert with our brainshoward argues that as far as we can, we should strive to direct and control the changes in english in ways that increase its powerhe discusses the effect the new technologies, from cable tv to photocomposition, are having on the mother tongue, and he examines the new dialects that are coming into usehe navigates the back streets of euphemism and the broad, boring boulevards of clichesee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Widely read and quoted it has had a unique influence on teaching and researchthe author also discusses perceptions of, and reactions to, changing circumstances, the influence of religion and science on national life, and changing styles in art and literaturethe book stresses both the underlying unity and the rich variety of the age, and raises fundamental issues about a period of crucial change in british history - industrialisation, war, constitutional change and the attitudes of politicians towards it, political development, and, not least, society and culturethe story ends, not with a full stop but with a question mark this second edition draws on the great volume of new research - produced by lord briggs amongst others, since its original publicationcould improvement be maintained? could balance and progress continue to be reconciled? see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop shaftesbury the age of improvement has long established itself as a classic of modern historical writing in the background are the new economic powers based on the development of a coal and iron technology; in the foreground, new social and political problems and new ways of tackling them
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Written by the inventor of the language, this book is the defining text on the languagethe focus of the book is on showing how the language is used as a tool for design and programming, teaching the basic concepts used to master cauthor(s) bjarne stroustrupbefore moving to academia, he worked for decades in at&t bell labs
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Written by the philosopher and theologian friedrich schleiermacher as a method for the interpretation and textual criticism of the new testament, it develops ideas about language and the interpretation of texts that are in many respects still unsurpassed and are becoming current in the contemporary philosophy of languagecontrary to the traditional view of schleiermacher as a theorist of empathetic interpretation, in this text he offers a view of understanding that acknowledges both the structurally and historically determined aspects of language and the need to take account of the activity of the individual subject in the constitution of meaningthis volume offers the text in a new translation by andrew bowie, together with related writings on secular hermeneutics and on language, and an introduction that places the texts in the context of schleiermacher's philosophy as a wholeoverall in good condition, some slight rubbing to the cornerssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop hexham the founding text of modern hermeneutics
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This second edition includes new material on gender, register, the speech community, language and subcultures, and language and representationoxfam bookshop cheltenham an introduction to language and society explores how our ways of seeing and engaging with the world may be shaped by the categories, systems and patterns of languagesee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The horse, the wheel, and language lifts the veil that has long shrouded these original indo-european speakers, and reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language and transformed civilizationthe horse, the wheel, and language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries--the source of the indo-european languages and english--and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the pasthe explains how they spread their traditions and gave rise to important advances in copper mining, warfare, and patron-client political institutions, thereby ushering in an era of vibrant social changeoxfam books & music lichfield roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as proto-indo-europeanlinking prehistoric archaeological remains with the development of language, david anthony identifies the prehistoric peoples of central eurasia's steppe grasslands as the original speakers of proto-indo-european, and shows how their innovative use of the ox wagon, horseback riding, and the warrior's chariot turned the eurasian steppes into a thriving transcontinental corridor of communication, commerce, and cultural exchangesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreanthony also describes his fascinating discovery of how the wear from bits on ancient horse teeth reveals the origins of horseback ridingbut who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? until now their identity has remained a tantalizing mystery to linguists, archaeologists, and even nazis seeking the roots of the aryan race
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On thick paper, 31 x 24 cmare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikioriginal lithograph (mourlot studio)catawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablehans hartung: ‘influence’our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storein excellent conditionpublished by san lazarroplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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Oxfam bookshop glossop road creasing to cover, otherwise very good condition for more than six decades, the brothers torrance--thomas, james and davidhave had a tremendous influence on the theological world the focus of this book is the person of christ (christology), a subject central to the torrance theological vision and one which has had great influence on the presbyterian church they and particularly tf torrance, have a devoted following world-wide and particularly in the us the result is a book that offers both a fresh introduction to the torrance tradition even as it advances the torrance thought along fresh avenues of theological explorationsee oxfam website for delivery information read more the contributors explore the contemporary relevance of torrance christology in such areas as the nature of christ, the atonement, the ministry of the church, epistemology and inclusion in christ working in both pastoral and academic settings, the torrances have stressed the profound implications of christology for the mission of their church and the daily life of christians their high view of the fully human, fully divine jesus is built upon the foundation of the patristic writers, and the great reformers from calvin to barth today, a generation of their students around the world find themselves in positions of pastoral and theological leadership
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Neuro-linguistic programming (nlp), a group of psychological techniques developed in the early s, has been a huge influence on today's motivational writersas its name suggests, nlp is based on the idea that the human mind is a sort of computer; our verbal and body languages are the programming that allows us to change our thoughts and to influence other peopleanne linden, the first lady of nlp, was a witness and participant in the creation of nlpshe was a member of the very first certification training group, the founders of nlp john grinder and richard bandler offeredsee oxfam website for delivery information read morepreviously available in hardback (isbn ), mindworks shows you how to change your mind, reprogram your thoughts, gain control of your fears and fulfil your desires and potential and is still one of the best introductions to nlp availableoxfam shop dumfries using the amazingly effective tools of neuro linguistic programming (nlp), mindworks shows you how to unlock the resources, abilities and creativity that you already have in order to accomplish whatever you want to do and take control of your life
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Spanish: beginner's cd language course (hugo in 3 months cd language course) three 70 minute cd's, course book and instructionsthis course explains essential grammar, builds vocabulary and develops conversation through exercises based on real-life scenarios
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Oxfam bookshop beverley the volume includes original papers addressing different aspects of the interface between second language acquisition and language testing research see oxfam website for delivery information read morebook condition: the covers show very little wear, though the spine is slightly faded, and there is a name written in ink on the forepage, otherwise the book is in excellent conditionthis paperback edition provides a fresh look at areas of common interest to both sla and lt research, and ways in which research in these two areas of applied linguistics can be fruitfully integratedthis collection thus constitutes a starting point for a continuing and expanding dialogue between sla and lt researchersthe volume includes original papers dealing with different aspects of the interface between sla and lt research
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This book shows what the literary influence really or probably wasoxfam shop wolverhampton what did dickens mean to dostoevsky, and what did the russian writer owe to england's greatest entertainer? many of dickens' readers have recognized that his achievement needs to be compared with dostoevsky's, and they have suspected, or assumed an influencesee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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